ESL Program Volunteer Form

Do you speak English? Are you reliable, adaptable, welcoming, and friendly? Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity that helps people in your community learn English?

You may be a great addition to our volunteer teaching team. English classes at the Somerville Public Library are informal, fun, and popular. A core group of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers are essential to make this program run successfully.

No prior experience teaching English is required. If you’re willing to get people talking, and if you are a good listener and coach, you will do splendidly. We all help each other, share hints and encouragement, and learn together as we go.

A special note to teachers who have previous classroom experience or ESL certification: Our classes don’t operate as traditional classes do. They are drop-in style, informal, and change from week to week. If you let go of expectations about teaching and jump into our learning community, you may be pleasantly surprised!

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Name*

Email*

Phone*

Date*

Street*

City*

Zip*

Are you 18 or older?*

Yes

Emergency Contact Name*

Emergency Contact Phone*

How did you hear about our program?*

Why are you interested in volunteering?*

Volunteer commitment section. Please select all that apply*

I agree to join the Somerville Public Library’s ESL Program as a volunteer for a trial period of four weeks.

I agree to make a weekly commitment to the Program after the trial period.

I agree to contact the Program when I’m unable to attend. I’ll give notice in advance when I can.

I understand that the Program’s needs change over time, depending on the numbers of students attending at the three Library locations. I’d like to help out where I am most needed*

Yes

Do you have anything else you would like to add?

Somerville Public Library

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